Security Tightened For 49ers Games At Candlestick Park

In this Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 photo, police officers investigate the scene of a shooting just outside of Lot L at Candlestick Park, where the San Francisco 49ers had just finished playing the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Michael Macor) MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTOG & CHRONICLE; MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT

Police officers investigate the scene of a shooting just outside of Lot L at Candlestick Park, where the San Francisco 49ers had just finished playing the Oakland Raiders. (AP Photo)

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) — San Francisco 49ers security will ask tailgaters to leave the parking lot at Candlestick Park after kickoff under new security measures introduced by the team after fan violence marred a pre-season game with the Oakland Raiders.

The rules will be in effect for the first time during Saturday’s preseason matchup between the 49ers and Houston Texans. Tailgating will not be allowed once the game starts.

49ers spokesman Steve Weakland said team security and San Francisco police will patrol the parking lots and ask fans with tickets to enter the stadium. Others will be asked to either buy a ticket or leave.

The team has also said it plans to use post-game DUI checkpoints and have additional police on hand.

The Aug. 20 game between the Raiders and 49ers at Candlestick was marred by two shootings, a beating and fights.

I don’t know why people still go to the games?
Ticket prices are through the roof!
Players play for money only. There’s no more love of the game.
Players who are suppose to be role models for our youth are committing more and more crimes.
And now,
people get killed or beaten to a pulp at the games!

Honest people are harassed and criminals bring in their weapons!
This is insane!!!